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So much for free speech on X; Musk confirms new users must soon pay to post: The fee, likely $1, is aimed at stopping “relentless” bots, Musk said.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/so-much-for-free-speech-on-x-musk-confirms-new-users-must-soon-pay-to-post/
Quick Glance: Musk Plans Fee for New X Users
- Elon Musk intends to charge new users of X in the initial months to curb the activity of automated bot accounts.
- The fee is set to be waived after three months to allow free posting.
- Tests in New Zealand and the Philippines raised skepticism about the effectiveness of the fee as a countermeasure against bots.
- Declining revenues at X post-rebranding and Twitter acquisition, along with a negative brand perception by companies, are impacting the service's business.
'My school abandoned me': California university cancels pro-Palestinian student's commencement speech
middleeasteye.net/news/my-school-abandoned-me-california-university-cancels-pro-palestinian-students-commencement
Quick Glance: USC Valedictorian Criticizes School For Cancelling Her Speech
- USC announced Asna Tabassum as the Class of 2024 valedictorian, but the school canceled her speech.
- The cancellation was due to security concerns related to social media and the conflict in the Middle East.
- Tabassum criticized the university for the decision and felt disappointed.
- The school will not select a replacement for Tabassum at the main graduation ceremony.
USC valedictorian’s grad speech is canceled: ‘The university has betrayed me’: Asna Tabassum was selected as USC valedictorian and offered a slot to speak at ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-16/usc-valedictorian-banned-graduation-speech
Q&A: Wanted to 'speak words of hope' - censored USC topper: The pro-Palestinian class valedictorian shares her thoughts on the campus authorities ...
trtworld.com/magazine/qanda-wanted-to-speak-words-of-hope-censored-usc-topper-17830637
Salman Rushdie: Knife author dreamt about being stabbed just days before the attack
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/salman-rushdie-knife-attack-stabbing-dream-b2528742.html
USC says it is canceling its 'main stage' commencement ceremony: After tensions led USC to drop its valedictorian and keynote speaker from its main commencement ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-25/la-me-usc-commencement-canceled
Book bans hit another record high: PEN America: After already soaring to record peaks, book bans in U.S. schools have hit a new high, according to free speech ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4597120-book-bans-record-high-pen-america/
Colleges struggle with allowing protests and preventing antisemitism and intimidation
pbs.org/newshour/show/colleges-struggle-with-allowing-protests-and-preventing-antisemitism-and-intimidation
X marks the spot where free speech comes at a cost: Unregulated big tech poses significant threats to the health of our democracy and social cohesion ...
theage.com.au/technology/x-marks-the-spot-where-free-speech-comes-at-a-cost-20240421-p5flgx.html
Elon Musk's fight with Brazil exposes his fear of China: Elon Musk is refusing to ban X accounts is response to an order from Brazil's courts.
businessinsider.com/elon-musk-moraes-brazil-china-freedom-of-speech-x-oppose-2024-4
Quick Glance: Elon Musk and the Support of Far-Right in Brazil
- A court in Brazil is planning an investigation against X owner Elon Musk for alleged obstruction of justice, following Musk's reactivation of accounts belonging to far-right individuals that were flagged by the Brazilian government for removal.
- Under Musk's leadership, X has transformed into a sanctuary for the far right and dissemination of misinformation, resulting in an escalation of hate speech on the platform.
- Experts caution that Musk is establishing a dangerous precedent by protecting and promoting the far right on his platform, regardless of local regulations or public opinion.
- Despite Musk's claims of advocating for free speech, the implementation of these principles on the platform has been inconsistent under his direction, especially concerning government requests to deactivate accounts.
At UC Berkeley, a Pro-Palestinian Protest Disrupts Dinner at a Dean’s Home: Pro-Palestinian supporters disrupted a dinner for law students. There was a tussle ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/12/us/uc-berkeley-palestinian-protest-free-speech.html
Musk lashes out over Aussie stabbing clips: Elon Musk and his social media company X have pledged to fight Australia’s online safety watchdog over posts about ...
news.com.au/technology/online/social/elon-musk-and-xs-vow-to-fight-australian-online-safety-watchdog/news-story/006aa7bf26ad33b99c7a7224f29f2bdb
Tiktok against US ban law: What chances the company has: The company wants to sue against a prohibition law. It has a good chance - also because the competition ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/mehr-wirtschaft/tiktok-gegen-us-verbotsgesetz-welche-chancen-das-unternehmen-hat-19677175.html
Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say
- ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.
- TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.
- ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.
- After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.
Now it's Biden's turn: Large majority in the US Senate in favor of forced sale of TikTok
heise.de/news/Nun-ist-Biden-am-Zug-Grosse-Mehrheit-im-US-Senat-fuer-Zwangsverkauf-von-TikTok-9695816.html
Quick Glance: What Lies Ahead for TikTok in the US?
- The US Senate has unanimously approved a bill that could potentially lead to the banning of TikTok within nine months, unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, withdraws from the video-sharing app due to concerns about national security threats.
- President Joe Biden has confirmed his intention to sign the legislation on Wednesday.
- ByteDance acquired the well-known karaoke app Musical.ly and rebranded it as TikTok back in 2017. It has become one of the fastest-growing applications in the United States, boasting 150 million monthly subscribers.
Colleges seek to balance safety and students' right to protest Gaza war: U.S. colleges and universities are preparing for end-of-year commencement ceremonies ...
apnews.com/article/college-graduation-israel-gaza-protest-3b363f57cbe915e95b68eeed04ca342d
TikTok says US ban would “trample free speech” as House passes updated bill: The US House of Representatives voted 360-58 on an updated bill on April 20 to force ...
technode.com/2024/04/22/tiktok-says-us-ban-would-trample-free-speech-as-house-passes-updated-bill/
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
Elon Musk is fighting Australia to host a stabbing video on X: Elon Musk with Australian authorities over demands for X to remove violent content of a stabbing ...
theverge.com/2024/4/23/24138062/elon-musk-fighting-australia-stabbing-video-x-twitter-censorship
Brazil's Bolsonaro hails Musk's 'courage' over freedom of speech
standardmedia.co.ke/america/article/2001493678/brazils-bolsonaro-hails-musks-courage-over-freedom-of-speech
Quick Glance: Bolsonaro Mobilizes Supporters in Rio
- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro rallied thousands of supporters in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday to boost his political capital after losing a reelection bid in October 2022 and facing allegations of involvement in a coup.
- Bolsonaro, under investigation for undermining faith in Brazil's voting system, took the opportunity to praise Elon Musk and urged the crowd to applaud the billionaire.
- Brazil's federal police formally accused Bolsonaro of sowing doubts about his vaccination records during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to potential criminal charges.
- Bolsonaro emphasized that his government never operated outside the bounds of the constitution and addressed accusations of involvement in manipulating decrees to overturn the 2022 election results.
Opinion: The “illegal immigrant” speech police have come for Colorado Republicans
denverpost.com/2024/04/25/illegal-immigrant-speech-police-colorado-democrats-republicans/
Share your Texas universities’ DEI policy experiences: We want to hear the experiences of students, faculty and families affected by pushback against diversity ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/25/dei-policies-texas-universities/
Elon Musk opposes TikTok Ban in US, citing free speech : Firmly opposing the proposed ban of TikTok in the US, Elon Musk argued that it suppress freedom of ...
wionews.com/world/elon-musk-opposes-tiktok-ban-in-us-citing-free-speech-713204
No longer a proud Buckeye. Ohio State president using dog whistle to muzzle free speech
dispatch.com/story/opinion/letters/2024/04/24/ohio-state-protests-pro-palestinian-israel-palentine-free-speech-walter-e-carter-jr/73425569007/
Mark Davis: City must learn lesson on free speech after canceling detransitioner event | Opinion
star-telegram.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/other-voices/article287992185.html
When self-censorship colours and then becomes the prevailing narrative in journalism
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2024-04-24-when-self-censorship-colours-and-then-becomes-the-prevailing-narrative-in-journalism/
Regent free speech survey nets improved student, employee feedback: ‘The vast majority (87 percent) of students agreed that they felt comfortable expressing ...
thegazette.com/higher-education/regent-free-speech-survey-nets-improved-student-employee-feedback/
Here’s what the law says about protesting on Texas college campuses: Students can generally peacefully protest, regardless of their viewpoint ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/24/protest-texas-college-campus-free-speech-rights/
University of Southern California cancels director Jon M. Chu’s speech amid valedictorian row over Israel-Gaza war
scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3259726/university-southern-california-cancels-director-jon-m-chus-speech-amid-valedictorian-row-over-israel
Bill Ackman says he's 'learned a lot' from Elon Musk's free-wheeling X: The activist investor was a main speaker at this year's annual TED conference
qz.com/bill-ackman-elon-musk-x-free-speech-social-media-dei-1851426141
By cracking down on the Gaza protests, US universities are betraying their core mission
thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2024/04/24/by-cracking-down-on-the-gaza-protests-us-universities-are-betraying-their-core-mission/
WATCH: Columbia University’s president testifies at House antisemitism hearing: After the other Ivy League presidents’ equivocation led to weeks of backlash ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-columbia-universitys-president-testifies-at-house-antisemitism-hearing
Quick Glance: Columbia Leaders Questioned on Campus Antisemitism
- Columbia University leaders faced scrutiny from lawmakers regarding their actions against campus antisemitism.
- Congress members expressed disbelief over faculty members' statements and the university's response.
- University leaders expressed concern and promised changes to facilitate reporting incidents and enforcing rules.
- The hearing sparked debates on free speech, political context, and addressing antisemitism incidents in higher education.
Let's hear it for free speech and trusting our own discernment.: Let's hear it for free speech and trusting our own discernment about content ...
expressnews.com/opinion/editorial/article/texas-book-ban-appeals-court-ruling-19411873.php
Elon Musk – arrogant billionaire or free speech warrior?: Either way it stinks
theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2024/apr/23/elon-musk-arrogant-billionaire-or-free-speech-warrior
US Supreme Court rejects free speech case over attorney bias rule: The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal from a Pennsylvania lawyer who ...
reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/us-supreme-court-rejects-free-speech-case-over-attorney-bias-rule-2024-04-22/
TikTok raises concerns about bill passed by U.S. House: TikTok on April 21 reiterated free speech concerns about a bill passed by the U.S ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/video-tiktok-raises-concerns-about-bill-passed-by-us-house/
Apple Blocks Several U.S.-Based Messaging Apps in China: WhatsApp, Signal, and Threads used to be available in China via VPN.
gizmodo.com/apple-blocks-several-us-based-messaging-apps-in-china-1851422530
Trump's Truth Social to Launch Live TV Streaming Platform, Including News, Religion, & Family-Friendly Content
techtimes.com/articles/303664/20240417/trumps-truth-social-launch-live-tv-streaming-platform-including-news-religion-family-friendly-content.htm
Los Angeles Times Book Prizes winners for 2024 announced at USC: Winners at the 2024 L.A. Times Book Prizes included Ed Park for fiction, Ivy Pochoda for ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2024-04-19/la-times-book-prizes-winners-2024
Is it safety or censorship? USC cancels valedictorian speech over Israel-Hamas protests.
csmonitor.com/USA/Education/2024/0417/usc-commencement-valedictorian-speech-canceled
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Latest state survey of Florida college students asks about Trump and Biden: The latest round of a controversial state survey of Florida college and university ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/17/latest-state-survey-of-florida-college-students-asks-about-trump-and-biden/
Trump tests limits of gag order with post insulting two likely witnesses in criminal trial
ctvnews.ca/world/trump-tests-limits-of-gag-order-with-post-insulting-two-likely-witnesses-in-criminal-trial-1.6843168
Quick Glance: Path to Victory: Trump's NY Hush Money Trial
- The first criminal trial of any former president began with extortion, Trump should aim for an acquittal.
- Charges do not concern misconduct in settling hush money with Daniels, but entering payments to conceal another crime.
- The burden of proof for criminal intent is high, requiring proof for two layers of specific intent to convict Trump.
- A legal maneuver could allow Trump to dismiss his defense team and recruit a new team to potentially secure his case.
Teacher sues after he's convicted of putting 'for sale' sign in truck window: “This lawsuit is bigger than me, it’s about standing up for the free speech rights ...
nypost.com/2024/04/18/us-news/teacher-sues-after-hes-convicted-of-putting-for-sale-sign-in-truck-window/
USC cancels valedictorian’s commencement speech citing safety concerns: "I am not surprised by those who attempt to propagate hatred. I am surprised that my ...
dailynews.com/2024/04/16/usc-cancels-valedictorians-commencement-speech-citing-safety-concerns/
Jeff Landry pushes bill that would block public from viewing government records: Republican Gov. Jeff Landry, who touted transparency on the campaign trail and ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/legislature/jeff-landry-supports-bill-to-gut-la-public-records-access/article_85c682a7-5aab-5dfd-9d47-833ae985f956.html
Think paying fast-food workers $20 an hour is too much? Think again: Readers also comment on the S.F. Symphony leadership, killing barred owls and the limits of ...
sfchronicle.com/opinion/letterstotheeditor/article/minimum-wage-symphony-owls-free-speech-19404567.php
‘Laws don’t change unless they’re challenged’: Palm Beach County may try to curb hate speech
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/15/laws-dont-change-unless-theyre-challenged-palm-beach-county-may-try-to-curb-hate-speech/
Anti-Jewish and anti-Muslim accounts have grown on Elon Musk's X, new study finds
mashable.com/article/anti-jewish-anti-muslim-hate-speech-twitter-elon-musk-gaza
Elon Musk Meets His Match in Twitter Fake News Fight With Brazil’s Supreme Court: Elon Musk may have found in Brazil the strongest challenger yet to his free ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-10/elon-musk-meets-his-match-in-twitter-fake-news-fight-with-brazil-s-supreme-court
Commentary: Despite social-media age limit’s good intentions, it is blatant government overreach
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/13/commentary-despite-social-media-age-limits-good-intentions-it-is-blatant-government-overreach/
The MPA has big plans to crack down on movie piracy again: During CinemaCon 2024, the Motion Picture Alliance announced it’s going to work with lawmakers to ...
theverge.com/2024/4/9/24125560/mpa-block-piracy-websites-cinemacon
MAGA Pastor Doubles Down in Apology for Racist Supreme Court Justice Rant: Pastor Shane Vaughn previously hurled a racial insult at Supreme Court Justice Ketanji ...
newsweek.com/maga-pastor-doubles-down-apology-racist-supreme-court-justice-rant-1889962
Malaysia Orders Meta, TikTok to Formulate Plan for ‘Harmful’ Content: With right-wing rhetoric proliferating online, the Anwar government has been forced to walk ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/malaysia-orders-meta-tiktok-to-formulate-plan-for-harmful-content/
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